Laverne & Shirley

Two young women tackle life on their own with a group of friends in 1950s Milwaukee.

Laverne & Shirley

Parental Guide

Classic sitcom duo is still doing it their way.

Consumerism

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Drinking, drugs, & smoking

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Language

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Positive messages

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Sexy Stuff

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Violence & scariness

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Parents need to know that this classic slapstick sitcom is about two young women living and working on their own in Milwaukee in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Their desire to live independently is often challenged by the traditional gender roles of the time. The series stresses the importance of friendship, loyalty, and family. Alcohol (mostly beer) is visible -- the girls work in a brewery, after all -- and characters sometimes get drunk. The show's mild references to sexual activity will easily go over kids' head.